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Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-02-16
A Fight To . Finish,

CHICAGO, February 18.-A bloody fight
to finish with skin gloves occurred yester-
day in barn five miles south of this city.
Stirk, OF Philadelphia, weighing each about
100 pounds, fought twelve rounds, ending
in a complete knock out of the latter, who,
in the eleventh round had to be lifted to his
feet by his seconds. and was mass OF
pounded flesh and blood. Hardwood was
not much punished. The fight was for $500
aside and gate money. Twenty spectators
paid $40 each for tickets. During the last
three rounds S irk's eyes were closed: and
he could do nothing, but in spite OF the pro-
tests OF his friends, and even OF his oppo-
nent, he insisted ON standing up to be
down, until rendered completely
unconscious by terrible blow on the jng-
ular.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-02-16
Montana Sampling Works.

The Montana Sampling Works, OF Hell
ena, was Incorporated last week, with a
capital stock of 100000 worcestershire
shares at 81 per share. The eincorporators
are H. NJ. Parchen, w. F. Sanders, j. F.
Rlatner. T. H. Kleinschmidt, A. NJ. Hotter,
T. l.. Richards, v. II. Coombes, T. C..
Power, John B. Wilson, Henry Klein, Sam
uel I. Silverman and Harry Comfy. The
elected Henry Klein, Pres-
dent; Thos. L. Richards, Vice-President;
T. H. Kleinschmidt, Treasurer; Samuel L.
Silverman, Secretary and General Man
aper
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War Preparations,

BERLIN, February 13.-Baden advices re-
port increasing arrivals OF reinforcements.
The Saar Brueck cavalry has been billeted
upon the inhabitants at Brisach. and four
batteries of artillery have been stationed.
There is a constant move of troops between
Metz and the posts on the frontier OF Lux
emburg. An order from the war office in
structs the men who are being drilled in the
use of repeating rifles to vigorously watch
that their munitions are not squandered
through careless discharge of the weapon.
The order further says that the repeating
rifles is only to be used when the
enemy is at distance of from 800 to 800
meters lin the case OF cavalry at 800 me-
ters) and officers OF drilling reserves are in
structed to bring the men to close quarters
before permitting them to use the rifles.
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ton will be finally settled before
Congress adjourns. Even il the Retalia-
tory and Non-Intercourse Bill goes
through and becomes q law do
not think the relations between this coun.
try and Canada will be strained. The
President will have power to put the law
in force or not, as he sees proper. and that
is provision that will prevent any harsh
and rash measures from being taken until
all other pacific remedies are exhausted"
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GoDBoUT. Quebec.-TLe first mail from
Blanc Sablon arrived at Moose river Fri
day. It reports that the winter has been
very severe along the Labrador Coast.
Seal net fishing last fall was moderately
fair, about 5000 seals having been cap
tured at different stations there. At Point
Desmont seal handling was a complete fail
ure, owing to the strong winds and un-
usual quantity OF ice.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-02-16
Attention Members Of q. A. r.

Attention Members Of g. AL
MADISON, Wis, February 14.-The fol-
lowing was issued to-day:
Ma ional Headquarters Of the G. A. R.. Madison,
Wisconstn, February IA, 1887; Circular No. 8.
In view of the recent veto of the Depend
ent Pension Bill, and of the very great I'm
portance OF that measure to many of our
comrades Who need, and are Justly
entitled to help, it is recommended that the
post and comrades everywhere by res.
olutions and letters, Immediately inform
the members of Congress, who are entitled
to and will gladly receive these expressions
OF opinion Of their approval or ordisapproval
OF the principles involved in the vetoed bill
are requested to move at once, without
waiting for printed circular.
By command OF
LuCIUs FARCHILD,
Commander in Chief.
E. II. GRAY, Adjutant- General.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-02-16
German Notes.

BERLIN, February 14.-The Vossiche
Zeitung says that Emperor William will
issue q manifesto on the 10th inst, and
that the government hopes tho lateness of
it's appearance will prevent its discus sion
by the press.
A fort was created at Commersdori an
exact counterpart of the French frontier
forts, and was destroyed in forty-eight
hours by the new explosive.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-02-16
Yacht Race.

New YORK, February 14.-R. L. Bush,
owner of the Retreat, and Caldwell & Colt.
owners of the Dauntless. will meet to
arrange details of an ocean race between
their keel schooners for $4,000 4 side.
Tho understanding 10 that the yachts will
start from Sandy Hook March IS, for
Queenstown.
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Filed for Record.

Tho following deeds have been filed for
record with the Clerk and Recorder yester-
day:
J. T. Vibert to j. T. Renard, 16O acres OF
land lying seven miles south OF Butte; con-
sideration, 500.
J. T. Renard to Lizzie NJ. Perrop, 800
acres land about seven miles south OF
Butte; $500.
James II. King to Alice G.. &. s. NJ. Co
fvs-hundreths of an acre OF land near WAL
kerville; 500.
Joseph Blackburn to Currie & Jacobs,
undivided Z OF portion lots 1, 2 and 8, in
block A.. Butte; $4OO.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-02-16
German Press Comments,

BERLIN, February 13.-The North Ger
man Gazette says that since General Bou-
LANCER assumed charge of the war Office not
a day has passed without measures being
taken to augment the offensive strength of
the French army. The patriotic attitude
of the French chamber of deputies and of
the French press towards the credits Gen.
Goulanger thinks necessary, ought to cover
with shame the Progressist and Catholic
parties in Germany which, when the glor-
ious leader OF German unity declares that
the sacrifice he asks from the nation has no
ther aim than peace, refuse him the neces-
sary means to defend the frontiers of Faith
erland.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-02-16
Manning Resigns.

WASHINGTON, February a. Secretary
Manning called at the White House this
afternoon and placed his resignation in the
hands OF the President, to take effect as
soon as his successor is appointed and
qualified. This action is taken to allow
Manning to accept the presidency Of the
Western National Bank OF the City OF New
York. His letter OF resignation will not be
made public for some days. It is stated
at the White House that no immediate ap-
pointment will be made and Manning will
continue to act for several weeks. Secre-
tary Manning left this afternoon for Al
bany. He expects to return to Washing
ton Friday or Saturday.
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Wont Go to Work.

New York, February lathe Long.
and they decided not to return to work
save at 40 cents per hour for day work and
60 cents per hour for overtime. One ship
owner was present and agreed to set 125
men at work at once at 40 and 60 cents
pending a permanent adjustment of prices,
but with the understanding that if the gen.
eral scale became 35 and IS CENTS his work
should be then done by men ut the same
rates. This proposition was accepted.
There was developed a strong feeling against
those who had led the men into the late
fruitless strike.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-02-16
Luck of q Bali Pitcher.

PouGHKEEPs1E. N. Y, February H.
Michael Kelly, right-fielder of the Chicago
base ball club, was released from that or
ganization to-day by the payment by the
Boston club Of $4,000. Kelly then signed
for a season with Boston, who agreed to
pay him 81. 900 for his services for the
coming season, and to give him So, 900 for
his photograph to place in the clubs al
bum, making his compensation for the sea-
son $5, 900. Kelly received $2,250 from
the Chicago club last year.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-02-16
The Strikers Situation.

New YORK, February 13.-At the evening
fession at headquarters, one OF the Execu-
tive Committee stated the end OF the strike
would not end in boycott on the old do
minion line. The men who turned out
with the strikers on this pier who did not
belong to the Union will be assisted with
money until they get employment. More
strikers went to work on the steamship
Persian this afternoon. Officers OF the
Longshoremens' Union say nearly
all their men will be at work
Monday. Mo cement OF freight continues
to improve. The strikers on the Lehigh
Valley Railroad went to work this morn.
ing. A large number went in on the Jersey
Central pier. At No. 4, of the Penneyl-
vania, score OF strikers asked to be put
to work, but were refused, Agent j. S.
Bodon stating that they could not come
back under any circumstances. At other
piers the old hands are being taken back.
Big piles Of freight are fast disappearing.
In the poor quarters OF this city and
Brooklyn the people live from hand to
mouth, many Of them in very sore straits.
Tradesmen have given all the credit they
afford. 1t is almost impossible to collect
rents, and suffering has been great for some
time.
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ISr8elitO Wedding.

BALTIMORE. February 14.-Rev. DR..
Kechut, of the Congration OF Ahabath
Chessea, Now York City, was married in
this city to-day to Miss Rebecca Bethel
helm, daughter Of Rev. DR.. A. S. Bettel-
helm, formerly OF San Francisco. A num-
Der OF the most prominent Israelites OF
this city were present, ~ well a. several
from New York.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-02-16
Sounding the Car.

PARIS, February IA dispatch from
st. Petersburg says; Genton schweinitx,
German ambassador to Russia. recently
sounded the Gar as to whether he would
remain neutral in the event OF war between
Germany and France and that the Car re-
fused to make any engagement respecting
the matter.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-02-16
LEGISLATIVE PROCEEDINGS.
Notices Of New Bills and Bills Intro.
duced-Wht is Being Done by
the Solos General News.
-Speci1 to TIE MINER.-
rHEt tEe1sLA1uKE.
Council.

HELENA. FEBRUARY IA petition va,
received from Rnton asking for local op
ton and protection OF women.
| The Variety Gll was reported back from
the COMMITTEES Il the Whole and was flee
for third reading and final action, which
will be taken S-mo1row.
Notices welsgiven as follows: Collins
prohibiting ~ sale OF liquors to Ger
tain persons outside incorporated
towns aud villages; also regular iiquo1
cense; also to q, vide restriction law; aDt
creating office of Territorial Attorney
General: also ior taking the census o.
1887; also en,fging the duties and powers
| of county clerk.
By Kennedy TO support and prevent
dissemination d scab and other infectious
diseases amongsheep.
By SutherIn-Amending section 968,
Fifth Division Revised Statutes.
By Cardwell-For the care and support
Of orphan childra.
INTRODUCED.
By Sutherlin-A bill prohibiting the use
of poisoned bait within five miles of any
stock ranch without the permission OF the
owner, under . penalty of from $25 to
$500 fine, or thirty to ninety days impris-
onment, or both.
By Collins-Cresting and prescribing du-
ties of public examiner, who shall oversee
the conduct OF county and territorial off,
GERS and provide uniform system Of book
keeping.
The Tree Culture bill was passed.
A Committe oi the Whole reported un-
favorably the bill for the relief OF A. w.
Tanner for 81 900 expense incurred in an
abortive attempt to recapturs an escaped
horse thief.
The bill for the relief of the assessor OF
Meagher county for assessing Fergus county
was referred back to the Judiciary Commit
tee, where it is likely to be amended and
passed.
Adjourned.
Petitions for prohibition, gambling, and
observance of Sunday were received and
referred.
The following notices have been given:
By misunderstanding the Office OF At
torney General, and defining his duties.
By Page-Proyiding for optional liquor
law for counties.
INTRODUCED.
By MISUNDERSTANDING the use of
larger meshed seine nets in certain streams.
By Marshall-Amending the service of
'ommons by publication.
The following bills were passed:
Making maximum salary OF Deputy AS
SCISSOR and Deputy Treasurer 500 a
month; also a bill placing the elections in
The hands Of County Commissioners; also
uniting the regular ses<in-s OF County
to ten days, and special
'essions to two days.
The Committee OF the Whole tabled the
Dill concerning mortgages by corporations.
Adjourned.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-02-16
An Ice Gorge.

LYONS, Mich, February 1.-THE ice
gorge is frozen solid for adepth Of from five
to ten feet. The river is still flowing
through Main street, and merchants are
building trestle works to their stores, only
to find their goods frozen in the ice. Cold
weather has settled the water, but it has
made work almost impossible.
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SuioIde.

BROOKLYN, February 15.-John Stever.
a resident of Suspension Bridge, 20 years
OF age, procured a ticket from the gate
tender at the entrance of the railway at
Suspension Bridge this morning about 10
O'Clock, and after peering strangely over
the railway. jumped into the rapids, falling
100 feet.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-02-16
An OverSlght,

WASHINGTON, February 14.-The Presi-
dent has allowed the act appropriating
100000 q year to provide arms and
equipments for the militia to become law
without his signature. The constitutional
limitation Of ten days within which he
should have acted on this bill expired on
Saturday. His failure to sign the bill was
regarded as an oversight. as he was not
known to object to any Of it's provisions.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-02-16
Everything Lovely, Etc

New YORK. February 15.-In an inter
view with reporter of the Mail and Ex-
press. Sir Lionel West, British Minister at
Washington, said: II don't anticipate any
trouble whatever about the fishery ques-
tion. Negotiations are now going forward
in London between Minister Phelps and the
British Government, and think the ques-
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Uncle Sans Fighting Strength.

WASHINGTON, February 14.-Ale from
the Secretary of War to the House OF Rep
resentatives states that the aggregate Ter
ritorial militia is 1876 900; the aggregate
State militia, 7,463, ,522, and the grand
aggregate, 1915, 592. The War Depart
ment, it is understood, intends in the near
future to look more carefully after the in
terests of the militia. as it is in that direc-
tion the Government will have to look for
protection in the event of war. The appro-
priation for the maintenance OF the militia
this year is sufficiently large to provide the
force with better arms and equipments, it
having recently been increased from $780,
900 to 100000.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-02-16

VIENNA. February 14.-Herr Tissa, the
Hungarian Premier, arrived here yester-
day. After conferring with the emperor he
attended a meeting of the Council OF Minis
ters, called to consider the question Of the
early assembling of delegations and the
amounts OF credits to be asked.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-02-16
Honor Vindicated.

New ORLEANsf February ia duel was
fought to-day between Robert Roman and
Sidney L. Theard, son Of Hon. Paul E. s.
Theard. The weapons were small swords.
Theard received slight flesh wound in the
hand, and the fight stopped.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-02-16
Wants the Strikers Back.

New YORK. February 15.-The Italians
who took the place of the strikers on the
Morgan line were all discharged to-day and
colored help put in their places. The COM
pany is negotiating with the old hands to
come back and in the meantime the freight
jam is as bad as during the first days OF
the strike.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-02-16
FINANCIALLY SHORT.
The Same Old Story-Blew His Brains
Out-StrikerS Still
Hold Out.
SHORT IN HIS ACCOUNTS.
Another Man Gone Astray While Holding
Position of Honor and Trust


CHICAGO, February 13.-A special to the
Times from Austin. Tex, says: I here is
quite sensation here to-day among the
members OF the Grand Lodge OF Odd Eel
lows, which has been in session during the
week. 1t is alleged that Thomas NJ. Joseph,
a prominent lawyer OF Galveston and for
ten years Treasurer Of the Grand Lodge OF
Odd Fellows. OF Texas. is short in his ac-
count in a sum ranging all the way from
$4,000 to $4,000. Suspicion was first
aroused nearly a year ago by q draft being
drawn on oseph, and it being returned un-
paid. Subsequently other drafts drawn on
him and which should have been promptly
h0nored, were returned unpaid and when
the Grand Master demanded an explana:
ton, which was not satisfactorily
given and then laid the matter
before the lodge at this session, Mr.. Joseph
was present to be reinstalled as treasurer
for the ensuing year, ho having been re-
elected at the last annual meeting, but on
representations, being made by the Grand
Master OF the lodge before proceeding to in
stall him, demanded a new and better
States bonds in the lodge treasury amount |
ing to about 100000.
Tuesday for the ostensible purpose of CON- |
plying with the demands, but thus far has |
failed to return, and prominent officers OF
the grand lodge here express the opinion
that he is short for large sum, if not for
the entire $4,000. They also have grave
doubts about the solvency of his bond given
years ago.
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A Deserved Promotion.

WARRINGTON, February 15.-The Presi-
dent sent the following nomination to the
Senate to-day: Captain Adolphus w.
Greedy, Fifth cavalry, to be chief signal Of
ficer with the rank OF brigadier general.
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The Doomed City.

LYONS, Mich. February 14.-The whole
country from Lyons to Muir presents en-
Arctic panorama OF desolation. Many
merchants have been unable to visit their
stores since Thursday morning. and several
who attempted it were swept down by the
current and narrowly escaped death. All
merchants lose heavily. All manufacturing
establishments are crippled and many
buildings are ruined. The ice gorge shows
glacier five miles long and fifteen or twenty
feet thick. The loss of property is enor-
nous, and will doubtless reach 81, 500, 900.
The Holly water works building stands in
the midst of the flood and has been liter
ally ground to pieces.
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Oueboc OmCialS,

QUEBEC, February 13.-The following
members of new Quebec Government we're
elected yesterday, by acclamation: Mercier.
Premier and Attorney General; Gagnon,
Secretary: Duhamel, Solicitor General;
Sheehyn, Treasurer; McShane, Commis-
sioner OF Agriculture and Public Works.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-02-16
To Form q New Cabinet.

>, ROME, February 1O.-The Opinione says
hing Humbert asked Dirobilant, minister
OF ioreign affairs in the late cabinet. to
Iorn !,, n new ministry. 1t is not believed he
wili accept. 1t is thought more probable
that S;gnor DePretis. prime minister re.
firing from the government, win be
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A Myeter--

NEW YORK, February 14.-The badly
burned remains of q new born infant were
found this morning in front of No. 528
West 29th street. The coroner is investi-
eating. It is not known whether it is
murder or an attempt to cremate the
body. The body had been run over by a
truck and crushed into shapeless mass.
The pavement had been blackened by fire
evidsntly fed with kerosene. The legs were
burned of. A neighber had seen a bonfire
last night at II o'clock and at this a. m.
it was noted that a big pile of straw was
burning
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-02-16
House..

The floor was accorded to the Committee
on the District OF Columbia. The after.
noon was spent in the consideration of the
district bills upon private calendar, but no
final action was taken, and the House took
a recess. District business only is to be
considered at the evening session.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-02-16

SAN FRANCISCO, February ia special
withstanding the contrary reports, it is
positively affirmed that the famous San
Joaquin ranch, containing four hundred
Thousand acres, has been sold to syndi-
cate representing the Southern Pacific
Company, for $1,25O,OOO. Vice-President
Smith, OF the Santa Fe Railvay is reae-*e..
as saying the purchase OF the property
wo lid not interfere with the construction
OF his road to San Diego, as matters had
been settled with the trustees of the estate
some time ago.
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entrusted with the task. The Opinione
advocates the construction of q cabinet
which shall have for it's three most import
ant members DePretis. Dirobilant and Di-
rudin. The italian press generally vio-
lently attacked Dirobilant, and finds plen.
ty of stimulus in the articles published in
German and Austrian papers.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-02-16
Paris Notes.

LONDON, February II. - Paris papers
continue to publish the details of the move
ments OF German troops in Alsace. vouch.
ing for the accuracy of their statements.
The Bishop OF Long Island read lessons in
the service in memory Of Albany at Cannes
Saturday.